Among our Nation’s fastest growing cities, Atlanta has features that position it as a hub of the burgeoning inclusive innovation ecosystem in the United States. Chief among these features are several renowned institutions of higher learning, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities such as Clark-Atlanta University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College.

U.S. companies are at the forefront of a wide array of manufacturing technologies essential to the global manufacturing supply chain. Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the Arizona District Export Council for Discover Global Markets: Advanced Manufacturing and transform market potential into international sales. One-on-One Meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2017 InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge, a nationwide business competition to drive attention and resources to innovative products and services that make our lives easier and longer.

Recruitment for the SBA’s Emerging Leaders 2017 training cycle is now underway at selected and we’re looking for interested small businesses.Since 2008, Emerging Leaders has trained more than 4,000 promising small business owners in underserved communities, and continues its impact in helping small business owners grow and create jobs.

Let the U.S. Commercial Service help your company realize the synergy of participating in two very important events in 2017 to grow your international sales: Discover Global Markets: Advanced Manufacturing and HANNOVER MESSE. Discover Global Markets: Advanced Manufacturing Feb. 16 - 17, 2017: Scottsdale, Arizona

Hannover Messe – the world’s leading industrial technology trade show – will take place on April 24 – 28 2017. SelectUSA will again lead a robust delegation to the event, and host the U.S. Investment Pavilion in Hall 3.

As we bring 2016 to a close, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is particularly proud of the accomplishments achieved throughout the year. This year, MBDA reached new milestones creating along the way important initiatives and programs that supported the continued growth of minority business enterprises (MBEs) within an innovation-driven economy.

Only a few more days of indulgent holiday gatherings, vacation, and movie marathons before it is time to commit to your New Year's Resolutions of eating better, exercising more, and flossing every day. For those of us running a business, or thinking of starting a business, the New Year is also a great time to make a few business-minded resolutions.